The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-06-29
EABIHAM COLLEGE.
large Attendance at the Graduating Exer-
cses-Yesterday 0ratiOns and. Essays.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND, June 28-The large number of
visitors arriving by every train indicates in
creasing interest in the prosperity of the col
lege. On Monday evening the college literary
societies gave an entertainment. The following
Is the programme of exercises:
Selection from Faust (Gounod).-. % saoel InGmas
oration-"Pubic Indiference'. Martha L. Parker
Recitation Father stebbns Toboggans'
Essay-'"The Gateway Paradise Flora Pickett
''Auf Wiedersehn" (S1endelssohn) Amelia B. Minor
Paper-s.The Catch. air7 Minnie Anderson
Grafton. The Tyranny of Public Opinion"
'Joyful We Greet" (wagner). r).--.------.--.Qu Quartet
The exhibition furnished a pleasing variety
and some parts, notably the orations. showed
excellence in preparation and delivery Yester-
day at o'clock the regular exercises Of the
graduating class began. The class numbers nine
teen members, and on account of the size the
exercises we're divided in two sections ten speak
ing this morning and nine will speak tomorrow
morning
The first speaker was Otis F. Deal, of Rich
mond, who discoursed in Latin 'Liberali-
tas.p "A spirit of general intelligence should
tend toward broader, less ntolerant views. He
opposed in n vigorous manner slavery to preiu-
dice in every form.
H Louisa Osborn next read an essay on "The
American Girl" She spoke of the exceptional
influences surrounding American girls. Educa-
tional opportunities are greater here than in tho
old world, the first girl graduate being from
Vassar in 1855. Literature is furnishing ave-
nues for activity and usefulness, and all profess
sions or occupations where mental culture is
Quired open to women. AS America is the
country of the future, the American girl has
opportunities of influence.
Josiah T. White of Richmond, answered the
question, "WhaE went ye out for to see2' by saw
ing that one finds what he seeks that evil and
good are co-existent, and one becomes like what
he contemplates He may take his choice and
then will become like it.
Alden j. Cox, of Leatherwood, Ind, with the
Bubject 'Is There Power Behind the Throne?7
sffered some criticism political methods in
vogue showing that the wishes of the people
are not secured by the current modes of cleo
tion. He said the liberties and privileges OF the
people TO voice in the affairs of state should De
made subjects of agitation and discussion until
, representative in name becomes one IN fact
Anna Osborn. of Plainfield, found in the
Christian Church an Indispensable agency of
advancing civilization. The criticisms of bigotry
and opposition to scientific teaching made upon
IL in times past were met by the state
ment that they were blunders and no
component part, faults IT, u have come in
through laxity. As the growth of the church in
purity continues. its influence must extend.
Wilson S. Doau, who has already won some
fame as an orator in two oratorical contests in
Richmond, espoused the cause of the Indians in
an Grafton OF power and beauty ''The Ma
tional Shame" is the breaking of more than 700
treaties acknowledging the rights of In dian
occupancy. The speaker showed that the unde-
sirable traits Of character usually attributed to
the Indians Is only natural outgrowth of his
connection with unprincipled white men. The
remedy proposed protection in their rights
before the law, aided by Christian philanthropy.
Clayton r. Nordyke, of New Vienna, O.,
spoke on ''The Grounds of our Hope" Surface
movements do not indicate the real condition OF
society. He who would understand the princi-
pies which move humanity must study more
deeply No citizen is exempt from consideration
'f social questions, and thus criticism tends to
higher civilization.
John X. Parker of KuR ntstown. gave an ora
ion showing careful study the Literary
Merits OF the Old Testament" He attributed
she indifference which is manifested toward the
bible to ignorance of it's contents. and supersti-
Eous reverence which makes it book for sol
bmn occasions. rather than a daily companion, to
be studied as other poems. histories and nara
lives are perused. He criticised theoloeians for
attempting TO graft spiritual and doctrinal truth
where only simplest facts were intended.
Edwin L. Mills, of West Newton, exalted the
common vacations OF life as opposed TO the pro
fessons. He stated that the same amount of
effort put forth in the ordinary occupations
would develop these and enhance them that
there would be fewer unsuccessful professional
men.
The closing speaker of this section was Caro-
line Miles, OF Carthage, who gave Grafton
showing strength and research on The Problem